What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontic Treatment Coordinator position at Benevis?
Overview
Treatment Coordinator-Orthdontics/Dental Office-Orangeburg, SC
We are actively seeking a Treatment Coordinator to join our team. The Treatment Coordinator is an important face and representative of our team. A Treatment Coordinator's main objectives are to schedule appointments with interested individuals interested in receiving orthodontic care, work with doctors to communicate treatment plans, help patients afford treatment, and provide exceptional customer service so patients feel supported on their smile journey.
Love working with kids (they make up 70% or more of our patient base)
Responsibilities
Education/Experience:
The nature of work requires the ability to:
We Offer:
Treatment Coordinator-Orthdontics/Dental Office-Orangeburg, SC
- Creston Dental and Braces-Orangeburg, SC
- Part Time Position-Rotating Schedule: Mon/Wed and Tues/Thur plus one half day admin per week (2.5 days per week/20 hrs per week)
- Hours: 8am-3:30pm
- Required: Prior Orthodontic Experience, Sales Experience, SC Xray Certificate
We are actively seeking a Treatment Coordinator to join our team. The Treatment Coordinator is an important face and representative of our team. A Treatment Coordinator's main objectives are to schedule appointments with interested individuals interested in receiving orthodontic care, work with doctors to communicate treatment plans, help patients afford treatment, and provide exceptional customer service so patients feel supported on their smile journey.
Love working with kids (they make up 70% or more of our patient base)
Responsibilities
- Obtain high treatment acceptance by explaining cost of treatment, insurance coverage, and finance options
- Patient Communication and Education: Explain treatment plans and timeline to patients and families in clear, simple terms. Address concerns and answer questions.
- Financial Coordination: Present financing options and assist patients with affording care. Educate patients on insurance coverage and payment options. Ensure timely payment collection and manage outstanding balances
- Administrative Duties: Schedule and confirm appointments. Maintain detailed patient records (medical history, treatment in progress). Submit paperwork to insurance
- Technical Assistance: Operate X-ray machines and assist with clinical tasks when required (if certified)
- Solicit referrals from patients post treatment and track satisfaction with work provided
- Performs to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs
- Other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience:
- High School diploma or GED is required
- A minimum of 1 year orthodontic or equivalent experience is required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Previous sales experience. Comfortable discussing costs and payment plans with patients
- Responsive to patients (follow-up w patients, answer questions)
- Computer Proficiency - comfortable in the Microsoft Office Suite
- Understand and able to effectively communicate techniques utilized in the Orthodontic field
- Work experience as a Treatment Coordinator in a dental practice (ideally 3 years experience in dental and/or orthodontic environment with knowledge of Orthodontics treatments)
- 3 years of sales or customer service experience strongly preferred
- Knowledge of dental insurances, payment financing, and self-pay collections
- X-Ray certification and CPR certification
- Bilingual, Spanish is a plus
The nature of work requires the ability to:
- Effectively communicate and exchange information with patients, their parents, clinicians, and staff
- Operate a computer, keyboard, and standard office equipment
- Lift/carry up to 30 lbs and be able to twist, turn, bend, and stoop
We Offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Monthly bonuses based on Office performance